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BATESVILLE, IN — Kayla Pinckley, a Batesville Intermediate School (BIS) fourth-grade teacher, has been named a recipient of a 2022 Teacher Creativity Fellowship from Lilly Endowment Inc., announced BIS Principal Dana Cassidy. The Teacher Creativity […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Franklin County first responders had a busy start to the week. Firefighters from a couple of departments in the county were called to brush fires Monday afternoon. The Laurel Fire Department […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Governor Eric Holcomb on Monday signed a bill into law that allows people to carry a handgun without a permit. House Bill 1296 does away with the state’s concealed carry permit requirement. […]

RUSHVILLE, IN — We now know the identity of the truck driver seriously injured in a collision with a train Friday evening in Rushville. 51-year-old Loren Collins of Rushville reportedly suffered shoulder and rib injuries […]

OLDENBURG, IN — Congratulations to Oldenburg Academy sophomore Kenlee Martin for her winning essay in the Mt. St. Joseph University writing contest. Martin received her award last week (pictured). Debbie Gregg is Martin’s 10th grade […]

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) recently welcomed local students to the Statehouse where they participated in the Indiana House Page Program. “The House page program is a great learning experience for students as […]

LAWRENCEBURG, IN — Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law Thursday, March 10, House Enrolled Act 1222, legislation that will continue a critical grant program that has expanded access to urgently needed mental health and substance […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Indiana’s nationally-recognized CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans are celebrating 25 years of Hoosiers saving for education. The popular program was launched in 1997, following the passage of legislation on March 21, 1996. Today, […]

FRANKLIN COUNTY, IN — Indiana Department of Transportation contractor Great Lakes Construction Company plans to close the State Road 252 bridge over Big Cedar Creek on or after Monday, April 4, in Franklin County to […]

STATEWIDE — Many Hoosiers dream of buying a home but may not have a good credit score or enough savings for a down payment to take a traditional loan. So, what if a landlord or […]

BROOKVILLE, IN — A Brookville woman is facing several felony counts after her arrest on drug charges. Franklin County Prosecutor Chris Huerkamp’s office says a Brookville Police Department investigation led to the arrest of 59-year-old […]